According to that report, a no-complaint covenant was \u201cnot considered appropriate mitigation\u201c, as the covenant could be challenged in future.<\/p>\n
A hearing was held last month where submitters shared evidence and concerns.<\/p>\n
Map of the wider area. Photo \/ HDC<\/p>\n
The independent panel, tasked with deciding whether to approve the proposal, has now asked for \u201ca final set\u201d of proposed provisions by May 22.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the panel wants planners to consider a draft provision about the no-complaint covenant.<\/p>\n
That provision would allow for an agreement called an \u201cinter partes no complaint land covenant\u201d that achieves the same outcome, at a minimum, as the applicant\u2019s proposed no-complaint covenants.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the avoidance of doubt, no party should infer from the panel\u2019s comments [about] the proposed provisions that the panel has formed a view that [the application] should be approved,\u201d a direction from the panel stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe panel has yet to complete its deliberations after hearing extensive, contested evidence from the parties. <\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, it requires a final set of the provisions to assist it in those deliberations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hastings District Council confirmed there was no set date for the panel to return its decision.<\/p>\n
If the rezoning is approved, the proposed housing project would be built on the eastern side of the golf course, on land owned by Hastings Golf Club Inc.<\/p>\n
The aerodrome is on the western side of the course.<\/p>\n